Ryan Kircher is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Coastal Energy and Water, Rent Right LLC, and academic positions at Florida Gold Coast University and Kent State University. He has also been involved with Jr Upholstery and Blinds for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Carissa Larson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Capital Markets and PNC Bank, NA before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

John Monahan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon and involvement with Mystic Barrels. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Matthew Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he maintains involvement in non-variable insurance and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Iesha Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dollar Bank, Citizens Securities, and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various model portfolios and program options.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services ranging from planning to investment management through multiple channels.

John Lamberson III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Western Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership and writes art-related articles for Pittsburgh Metropolitan Magazine. He is also the founder and coach of the Steel City Outlaws, a youth basketball organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates in its financial planning process.

Raymond Nepa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. He serves on the CFP Advisory Board for Duquesne University, advising and reviewing the educational program for their CFP certification. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Joseph Headlee Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience, all with his current firm since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of advising, he owns rental properties and holds a gas royalty interest in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides a range of advisory and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Tracy Solan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2026 and Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to 2026. Prior to her advisory career, she was involved with Steelton Enterprises for 17 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Susan Reasinger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Upper Saint Clair, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandria Jackson is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at BNY Mellon Securities Corp and Mellon Capital. Jackson also serves as a financial advisor at DSF Wealth Management Group, a financial planning firm. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Shaun Sweeney is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of finance, he is an author of an eBook sold on Amazon and a photographer who donates all proceeds from print sales to a local cancer center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a wide range of services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Eric Mcmahon is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Prior to this, he worked in insurance and has been involved with the Canon McMillan School District since 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Alfred Vallano Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Robert Baird since 2022, following over three decades at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. He serves as a board member and on the Investment/Finance Committee of Family House, a nonprofit organization. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research, and ongoing monitoring to support its advisory approach.

Robert Kania is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Generational Transfer Entrepreneurs, Capital Foundry, and involvement with The Pittsburgh Golf Club. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Brook is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsburgh, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Forest Hills Borough Recreational Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paige Myers is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Pittsburgh - South Hills, PA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Totum Realty Advisors LLC and held various roles in hospitality and real estate-related positions. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Myers is a team member, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing a mix of managed account strategies, tax management, and internal research capabilities.

Carlos Youssef is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jayson Angus is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. He has been involved in financial planning and client advisory roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, with previous positions including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative. His professional experience encompasses guiding clients through their financial planning needs by developing trusted relationships and employing a tailored approach. Jayson emphasizes ensuring clients feel confident in their financial plans to help them work toward achieving their goals. Outside of his professional life, Jayson has interests in fitness, social events with friends, golf, lake activities, and outdoor adventures.